Pacifica
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.2 mL
New Zealand
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacifica
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Pacifica
OrangeMarmaladeHayHoneyTangyZest
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Pacifica | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 10–15% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 45–55% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–18% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |